Catholic Answers LIVE
Catholic Answers Live, hosted by Cy Kellett, is a daily, two-hour radio program dedicated to Catholic apologetics and evangelization. According to listener surveys, it is a runaway favorite on Catholic stations across America.
As a call-in program, Catholic Answers Live connects listeners to prominent leaders in the Church today—including scholars, nuns, priests, bishops, and cardinals—and touches on every aspect of our lives as Christians. You'll hear discussions on just about everything relating to the Church: doctrinal controversies, family concerns, social issues, evangelization, ethics…you name it!
Catholic Answers Live airs every Monday through Friday from 6-8 PM Eastern (3-4 PM Pacific) on over 360 AM and FM stations in the United States, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 130, and through the Internet at catholic.com. If you can't listen live, you can subscribe to our podcast or download individual shows from our MP3 archive.
Call in with your question at 1-888-31-TRUTH!
Most Recent Episodes
<p>“How does mental illness connect to spirituality and healing?” In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between mental health and faith, addressing questions like the role of inherited genes in mental illness and spirituality, the Church’s stance on electric shock treatment for depression, and the spiritual aspects of OCD. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>20:25 – How do we look at inherited genes when it comes to mental illness and spirituality?</li>
<li>31:38 – How does the Church feel about electric shock treatment? Is it helpful for people with depression?</li>
<li>35:40 – I have a son with schizophrenia, and I’ve been looking for someone to help connect the spiritual and physical.</li>
<li>42:25 – Is there a spiritual component to OCD, if so can someone heal from it?</li>
<li>47:03 – I’ve had mental problems that the doctors have said there is no solution for. What do you recommend?</li>
<li>50:58 – How does generational trauma end?</li>
</ul>
<p>“What happens if someone confesses to murder?” This episode explores the complexities of confession and forgiveness, alongside questions about processing unconfessed sins and the requirements for receiving a plenary indulgence during a visit to Rome. Join us as we delve into these important topics and more in this thought-provoking discussion.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:41 – What happens if someone confesses to murder?</li>
<li>15:36 – How do I process unconfessed sins that I haven’t thought of?</li>
<li>20:42 – What do I have to do to receive a plenary indulgence for my visit to Rome?</li>
<li>23:35 – Was Jesus ordaining the disciples at the washing of the feet?</li>
<li>30:22 – If God doesn’t weigh our deeds, what’s the point of Jesus weighing our deeds at the last judgement?</li>
<li>35:46 – Is it ok to publicly use a rite or celebrate a mass of a defunct rite?</li>
<li>38:04 – If a person has dementia, would that person still remember the people they met after dying while in purgatory?</li>
<li>43:02 – Regarding last Sunday’s readings? Who were the 3 men Abraham met outside his tent?</li>
<li>47:01 – Why do we not read about gentiles believing in God until Jesus? Did the Jews not allow them to follow God?</li>
<li>50:18 – What happens at death? Do we sleep until the resurrection or do our souls move to either heaven or purgatory?</li>
<li>53:25 – Can people in purgatory pray for us?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Can Latin Mass bring Catholics back?” In this episode we are joined by Catholic Speaker John Sablan to talk about re-engaging fallen away Catholics. We discuss the potential of the Latin Mass in revitalizing faith, alongside discussions on using personal businesses for evangelization, reaching those curious about sacramental life, and effective ways to engage with fallen-away Catholics. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of these important topics.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>21:46 – Is it a good idea to use my new woodworking business as a way to have a good Catholic influence for evangelization?</li>
<li>32:09 – How do you reach out to the people who can seem to figure out the mystery of sacramental life?</li>
<li>37:16 – How can the Latin Mass play a role in bringing Catholics back?</li>
<li>45:21 – What’s a good approach to converse with a fallen away older Catholic man to bring him back?</li>
<li>50:04 – My friends told me the reason they can’t become Catholic is because they don’t have the time for all the classes. Wouldn’t it be better to go back the older way that was a shorter process?</li>
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<p>In this episode Dr. Marcus Peter answers questions about the covenants of God. He discusses how covenants tie into our modern Sacrements and how covenantal theology is key to understanding the Catholic faith!</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>44:24 – Is there a relationship between the term sacramentum and oath. Would calling a sacrament an oath detract from its proper meaning?</li>
<li>51:08 – Should you keep engaging with a person who is having a sin conversation and wont correct it?</li>
</ul>
<p>“Why doesn’t the pope make more infallible statements and settle more issues?” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority and decision-making, while also addressing what factors are considered in electing a new pope, the reasons behind Pius XII’s suppression of liturgical octaves, and the intriguing question of why there has never been a Pope Peter II.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>21:47 – Why doesn’t the pope make more infallibile statements and settle more issues?</li>
<li>31:23 – What do they consider when electing a new pope?</li>
<li>35:40 – What was the reason for Pius XII to suppress so many liturgical octaves?</li>
<li>43:34 – Can you comment on Pope Pius XII’s position during WWII and why he wasn’t more vocal?</li>
<li>51:30 – Why has there never been a Pope Peter II?</li>
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